A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after an incident at a pub in Stoke-on-Trent.

It is understood the occupants of the Wedgwood Inn in Waterloo Road, Cobridge, first alerted police at 1.30am on Sunday reporting that a man could be seen outside the premises kicking something which was alight.

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A 25-year-old local man was arrested at the scene for causing criminal damage to a police vehicle and on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

It is believed the man started a fire near a gas main to the premises.

The Wedgwood Inn and adjacent Costcutter store were taped off for more than eight hours yesterday – with police officers standing guard outside – while a thorough forensic search of the premises was made.